Fluffy Icing

(Eliz. Whalen,
Mrs. Baker)

1 2/3 cup sugar

1/2 cup water

1/3 tsp cream or
tartar

1/2 cup egg whites

Combine sugar, water,
cream or tartar, and stir until smooth. Cook without stirring to 260 degrees
or hard ball stage if clear day, 270 degrees if cloudy day. If crystals
appear on sides of pan, wipe down with a damp cloth. When cooked, pour
over stiffly beaten egg whites. Beat until mixture leaves the spoon about
clean or pulls away from sides of bowl.Chocolate: Add 3
squares unsweetened chocolate which have been melted over hot water.